Announcements
Canada Day2021-07-01
For the Canadian federation on whose territory our Diocese is located, July 1st is a day of profound significance. It is a time when Canadians of all backgrounds celebrate Canada's birthday with great tolerance and respect, as they proudly call it. They celebrate it with emphasis and joy through…
Anunț COVID, 11 iunie 20212021-06-11
Anunț, Incepând de mâine, 12 iunie 2021 putem participa la slujba pana la 15% din capacitatea bisericii. Urmând ca după 21 de zile (aprox. 2 iulie 2021) sa putem participa pâna la 25% din capacitatea bisericii. Vezi mesajul primit in 10 iunie 2021. Dear Faith Leaders, Based on the provincewide…
Message of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel2021-06-06
Parents and Children's Sunday - Opportunity to Homage and Support the Christian Family Christ is risen! Approved by decision no. 629/12 March 2009 of the Holy Synod of our Church, Parents and Children’s Sunday, the first Sunday after June 1st - International Children's Day, is an opportunity to…
COVID-19 Update, April 19 20212021-04-19
Beloved Christians, given the current situation regarding the spread of SARS-CoV 2 virus and the restrictions imposed by the Ontario provincial government, the attendance at the church's religious services will be limited to 10 people inside and outside the church. In order to comply with these…
COVID-19 Update, April 1st, 20212021-04-01
COVID-19 Update: April 01, 2021 As you may have heard, the Province of Ontario is set to enter a 4-week (at least), Province-wide, emergency brake shutdown at 12:01 am on Saturday, April 3. We would also invite you to read the Province’s new release. What does this mean for your Place of Worship? To…
Ottawa in the "Orange" Restricted Area2021-02-17
God bless you! By the grace of God, starting from Tuesday, February 16, 2021, Ottawa will move to the “Orange” restricted area, where the attendace in the places of worship is limited to no more tan 30% of the building capacity. Participation in services is allowed with face masks, 2 m physical…
A Message at the Beginning of the Fast of the Nativity2020-11-15
Beloved brothers and sisters in the Lord, Today, Sunday, November 15, begins the Fast of the Nativity or the Fast of Christmas. Monday, November 16, 8:30 a.m. - The Akathist of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew, 9:30 a.m. – Divine Liturgy in honor of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew…
First Anniversary of the Consecration of the Church2020-09-21
Today, September 21, 2020, at the anniversary of the first year of the consecration of our Church, Saint Matthew and the Holy Great Martyr Christina, we say prayers of gratitude to God, for all the founders, donors and supporters of this holy place. September 21, 2019 has marked for Romanians in the…
Pastoral Message of His Grace Ioan Casian at the Beginning of the New Ecclesiastical Year 20202020-09-01
† IOAN CASIAN by the grace of God Bishop of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada To the beloved Clergy and Christian worshipers, peace and joy from Christ the Lord, and from us pastoral blessing. Reverend Fathers, Beloved faithful, The Apostle of the nations says: “For there is one God and one…
Reopening of the Church2020-06-12
Dragii mei, Va anunt cu bucurie ca, Biserica Ortodoxa Română Sfantul Matei si Sfanta Mare Mucenita Christina se redeschide incepand din noaptea aceasta, vineri 12 iunie 2020. Guvernul provinciei Ontario ne limiteaza la 30% din capacitatea bisericii, deocamdata. Aceasta insemnand un numar de 36 de…
Pastoral Letter at the Feast of the Lord's Resurrection, 20202020-04-19
Most Reverend Fathers, Beloved Faithful, Christ is risen! “This is the day which the Lord has made: let us be glad and rejoice therein.” (Psalms 117:24), says one of the verses of the Matins of Resurrection. It is the holy and blessed night of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. There are…
Special Easter Message from the Council2020-04-10
Beloved brothers and sisters in the Lord, At this difficult time for the entire Mankind, we pray the Almighty God to keep us all strong in faith, healthy and always looking toward hope and victory. Let us all continue to pray, fast, read the Holy Gospels and the Lives of the Saints and be watchful…
Message from Bishop Ioan Casian2020-04-09
Reverend Fathers, Esteemed members of the Parish Councils, Beloved brothers and sisters in the Lord, I would like to thank you for your understanding and attention paid to the special recommendations made during this difficult time for the whole society. The human discipline reflects a rigor and a…
March 20-30 2020 Special Program2020-03-20
Dragii mei, Stim cu toții că datorită răspândirii virusului COVID-19 suntem nevoiți să rămânem in casă și să luăm anumite măsuri impuse, atât de autoritățile civile cât și de cele bisericești. Cu tristețe, va anunț că în urma discuțiilor avute cu Preasfințitul Ioan Casian, Episcopul Ortodox Român al…
Guidance on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)2020-03-17
Due to the concern expressed by the state authorities and in general by the whole society related to the spread of Coronavirus contamination (COVIG-19) which endangers the human person several recommendations were made by the Romanian Patriarchate, other religious jurisdictions and the authorities…
Bake Sale - Martisor 20202020-02-23
While waiting for Spring, with its sunny days and blooming and fragrant flowers, the children from Sunday School invite you to enjoy an exhibition of “martisoare” made by themselves, under the loving guidance of the ladies who coordinate the parish school. Also, the Ladies Committee will prepare…
Convocation of Parish General Assembly Meeting - January 26, 20202020-01-26
With the blessings of His Grace Ioan Casian, the Bishop of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada, we convene The Parish General Assembly Meeting, on Sunday, January 26, 2020, after the Holy Liturgy, at the address 19 Cordova Street, Ottawa. The following topics will be discussed at this Assembly…
Pastoral Letter at the Feast of the Lord's Nativity, 20192019-12-24
Most Reverend Fathers, Beloved Faithful, The feast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ gives us the opportunity for an encounter, but not any encounter. It is the encounter with the One who created everything, the One Whom the first people - Adam and Eve - saw and heard in Paradise, the Word of…
Reflections on Fasting2019-11-16
Reflections on fasting of St Basil the Great The fasting is given in Paradise “Fasting is as old as humanity: it was legislated in paradise. It was the first command that Adam received: You shall not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Gen 2, 17). You shall not eat legislate the…
The Consecration of the church of St. Matthew and St. Martyr Hristina of Tyre2019-09-21
On the Saturday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, September 21, 2019, the Orthodox Christians of the parish of St. Matthew and St. Martyr Hristina, in Ottawa, together with a large gathering of priests and faithful from the Canada and U.S., with spiritual joy attended the consecration of the…
Consecration of the church of St. Matthew and St. Martyr Hristina of Tyre | Announcement2019-09-20
September 21, 2019 - The consecration of the Church Saint Matthew and Saint Great Martyr Hristina With God’s help, St. Matthew and St. Martyr Hristina’s Parish has arrived now at the moment when the grace of the Holy Spirit is asked to descend and indwell our own church, which was built up between…